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Monday, September 29, 2014

Something old and something new

I'm going to to finish up an old story today and then tell you a new one.

Long time readers here will remember the flooding problem we've had in the back yard and all the work that was done to try and correct it. If you want to see how bad my back yard used to get you can look at this post

Well the work was completed this year and it seemed like it took forever for them to get here because of how wet the spring started out.

But hey, they did eventually get here and the work was completed. I can't say that I'm entirely satisfied with my lawn but we went the entire summer with NO flooding. We no longer have to stand by the basement door and watch for water to come in.

Here's what the back yard looks like now. I swear they must have used the cheapest grass seed they could find. Not only did it not come up very good but it's more weeds than grass.

After this was planted we ended up digging up another section when we put in the patio and we also installed a drain from our back door to the new drainage pipe they put in. That way any water that may accumulate near the back door will now go be drained off.

Since we dug that part up we planted grass ourselves. This is a picture of the grass we planted.

This is what they planted.

Will we complain to them about it? Maybe, maybe not.

So the new story.

A few days ago, Wade comes in and says that while he was sitting on the back step smoking his cigarette a little white butterfly was flitting around the back yard. Then he said it was the oddest thing, it landed on his leg and sat there for a few minutes. He said it must have been sent by Duke.

All weekend long we've been seeing these little white butterflies (probably more likely moths) flying around the back yard. The timing of their appearance could be coincidental but we think not.

sweet duke is sending you butterflies to heal your heart.. brahaha on Jerry comment about men... to funny.i think throwing out the seed like you planted might be the way to go... yours is so pretty. but soon it will not matter so you can wait until next summer to decide.... glad the flooding problem is gone. who does the hay belong to

Just go buy some grass seed and toss it on top of what they put down. Local government doesn't have the time or money to put into decent grass seed, but at least they got it started. Now is the time to set seed, so just go get a bag or two and thank your lucky stars the yard is not going to flood anymore. Hooray!! May bad grass be the worst of it, right?

Seed can really make different mixes and one needs to look it over. Theres has a lot of annual rye and will not return next year. Overseed your yard with the blend that worked well for you. Like the moth.

I do agree that your grass is much nicer. Such a pretty green. And I do remember your flooding. I felt so bad for you.

As for the butterflies, I definitely do believe that Duke has his little paw in this one. I think he knows how upset you've been and he wants to comfort you.

I had a situation after each of my first two pets died and I knew in my heart that both of them were messages. I haven't had anything from Mr. Patches yet, but maybe someday. I'm hoping he's not mad at me for letting my son take him after he moved out.

Your own grass is so much better! No doubt they used the worst and cheapest grass they could find. Oh, sweet Duke. Maybe there are white butterflies at the Rainbow Bridge. Not a coincidence I think, Duke and the butterflies were both white.

Yep that was "cheap" grass they used. We had part of our lawn dug up for meter work and they replanted with seed, it wasn't so great and basically died so we now have a nice dead looking patch of grass.How cool about the White Butterflies. I'm glad they bring you comfort after the loss of your sweet Duke.

Wow, that was some flooding in the other photos, glad it's better now. Your grass is definitely nicer!Sure, the butterflies probably were from Duke! Sweet! After a recent family tragedy we were out on a day trip and saw some lovely butterflies. It reminded me of those who'd recently passed and that they are free.